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A study of how the world can adapt to climate change says the richest countries must invest billions of dollars to safeguard livelihoods, coastal cities, food and water supplies. The analysis has called for investment in early warning systems for storms and high tides and climate-resilient urban infrastructure.

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adaptchange to fit the situation

• The theory of evolution states that species must adapt to their situation or die.• It will take me a few months to adapt to the colder weather there, but I'll be OK.

gravelyvery seriously

• The recent flu outbreak has left a large number of people gravely ill.• On hearing the bad news, the diplomats muttered gravely among themselves.

pay offsucceed and bring benefit

• If you study hard now, it will pay off later. You'll get a good job and have a good life.• My investment was a bit of a gamble, but it really paid off. Now I'm a millionaire!

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